Shito-ryu
Shito-ryu Shukokai Karatedo is one of the most dynamic and successful Karate schools. Shukokai‘s Japanese roots centred on the universities of Osaka and Kyoto and their students established the school as a fast and powerful style.
Shukokai
Shukokai was the brainchild of TANI Chojiro sensei. Tani sensei studied Goju-Ryu for a decade until meeting MABUNI Kenwa sensei, the famous Shito-Ryu Master. Mr. Tani became a keep disciple of this fast and fluid style and he was finally allowed to open his own school in 1948.
Chojiro Tani
Mr. Tani was fascinated with the science of body mechanics and movement, and after much experimenting and comprehensive study he re-designed the Shito-Ryu‘s kicking and punching methods to maximise and benefit from plyometric (elastic property) contraction of the muscles. The hip movement was emphasised and Shukokai‘s famous double hip movement for executing strikes developed, giving the style it’s explosive power. Impact pads were introduced to help the Shukokai stylists enhance their power. Mr. Tani successfully fused the dynamics and speed of Shito-Ryu with the power and strength of Goju-Ryu so none of the qualities or strengths of either style were lost.
Oshita
Oshita started learning Iaido at the age of six from his father who was a grand master of Iaido and who founded an Iaido school called “Suireikan”. He started Judo at the age of 9and Karate at the age of 16. After graduating from the University of St.Thomas in Japan, he went to the USA to teach karate. He taught karate in the US Army National Guard, at the University of Alaska, in high school and at his dojo. By day he studied anthropology at the University of Alaska. He was a Kumite Champion in the State of Alaska in 1981. After spending four years teaching karate in the USA, he returned to Japan. He enrolled again at the University of St. Thomas in Japan and got English teacher’s licenses for high school and junior high school in 1985. When he became 35 years old, he became the All Japan Karate Kata Champion in Tokyo Japan at the “Nippon Budokan” in 1991. After becoming famous in this tournament, he got a job as an English teacher at Ashiya International High School in 1992.
Soke Masataka Oshita
Hanshi Vinod Kumar VV
Grandmaster – UNITED SHITO RYU KARATE ASSOCIATION
Chief – SHUKOKAI OSITA-HA KARATE DO ASIA
Hanshi Vinod Kumar VV
VV Vinod Kumar has 40+ years’ experience in Karate, Taekwondo, Boxing, Kalari, and Physical Training. He has 37+ Years teaching experience in Karate. He was the Chief coordinator for the Guinness World Record – Most people performing a kata with 5,797 Girls.He hold 7th Dan Black Belt of World Karate Federation (WKF) and 8th Dan Black Belt of OSHITA-HA SHUKOKAI SHITORYU KARATE INTERNATIONAL.He has more than 1500 Black Belt Students and many National & State Champions. He works as Karate Coach – Kerala State Sports Council since 2012. He is a Certified Coach World Karate Federation, Senior Karate Instructor and Referee in India.He is the Kerala Police Karate Team Coach and his team won Silver medal in All India Police championship 2022. He is the Kerala University and Kerala Technical University Karate Coach. He is the Technical Coordinator – Snehajwala – An Initiative of SWATHI FOUNDATION
United Shito Ryu Karate Academy, the leading Karate martial arts and fitness center in Kerala for over 35 years, with its headquarters in Trivandrum. Since 1982, and now with over 100 reputable centers/dojos throughout Kerala, United Shito Ryu Karate Academy conduct classes in Karate and Self-defense programs. In addition, we hold a comprehensive schedule of fitness programs on a weekly/monthly basis.
PHILOSOPHY
We will provide the best service in order to reach your goals, specifically in the areas of:
- Self-confidence
- Respect
- Discipline
- Self-defense
- Sports Karate
United Shito Ryu Karate is a traditional school of teaching Karate. With many branches across the state, United Shito Ryu Karate makes it convenient for the families around these areas to practice Karate together. Our focus is on the success of each of our students, ranging from preschoolers to adults. Each of our classes are uniquely designed based on the needs and abilities of each student, ensuring their success through exercise, self-discipline, mutual respect and positive reinforcement.
Our passion lies in watching our students become lifelong martial arts participants and reaching his or her highest potential. Each student will progress through the various belt ranks to reach the higher level of Karate Black Belt. United Shito Ryu Karate encourages our students’ advancements through goal setting, leadership development, character development and healthy competition. Each instructor strongly believes in creating “champions in life” along with champions in Karate, so our lessons are easily applied outside of United Shito Ryu classes.
Our holiday summer camps are very popular with children and youths with fun filled Karate and fitness programs.
We are proud to be the team behind the internationally acclaimed Karate tournament ‘VV Cup Karate Open Championship’, State Level Body Building championship ‘VV Cup’, and many other tournaments for Junior Level and School Level. Additionally, as part of our portfolio, we provide motivational speaking sessions for schools and corporate bodies.
A dedicated and qualified team of Karate instructors conducting the sessions throughout Kerala and neighboring states under the direct supervision of Kyoshi Vinod Kumar VV, the Grand Master of United Shito Ryu Karate.
Across all our centers/dojos we pride ourselves in our positive approach, by providing a top class service to ensure that our students and parents are completely satisfied, knowing with a sense of pride that we bring quality programs delivered by knowledgeable and professional teachers.
Teacher
United Shito Ryu Karate Association in Kerala, Our Teachers are all well-trained to ensure that the martial arts classes are safe, fun and effective.
Teachers are well trained to focus not just on teaching martial arts skills but also in dealing with each of student’s needs to help them improve their personality and confidence. They make sure to guide and support them with proper encouragement and positive correction to the students.
We are committed to training physical skills of martial arts while applying attitude-shaping and improvement exercises to help bring out the best character and physical potential in each student.
The Teachers are also undergoing weekly martial arts training to advance their own martial arts and educational knowledge to ensure that they will be able to teach the students well. United Shito Ryu Academy makes sure the teachers maintain their knowledge of martial arts up to date.
Hanshi Vinod Kumar VV
Grandmaster – UNITED SHITO RYU KARATE ASSOCIATION
Chief – SHUKOKAI OSITA-HA KARATE DO ASIA
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